We are proud to assist with the successful resettlement of around 750 refugees into New Zealand communities each year.

We work with refugees to overcome the challenges of adapting to life in a new country by helping them set personal goals and use their strengths and skills to achieve those goals.

Refugees are ordinary people facing extraordinary conditions. They have experienced war, persecution, discrimination, racism and oppression, and been forced to flee from their homeland for nothing more than their ethnicity, religion or beliefs. Many arrive in New Zealand with few to no possessions or belongings. They bring with them great strength, resilience and many skills to contribute to their new communities.

The definition of a refugee according to the 1951 Refugee Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees is:

'A person who, owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion is outside the country of his nationality and is unable, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country.'

We feel honoured to be part of the resettlement process and humbled by the individuals and families we work with. It is journey we are proud to be part of.

Become a refugee services support volunteer

Volunteering is a fun and rewarding experience. Our refugee services support volunteers help families start again, while learning about new cultures, meeting new people and changing lives (including their own!).

Helping refugee youth feel at home

Following her dreams

Ju Nay Say was just a year old when she fled her homeland, cradled in her sister’s arms as she and her family ran through the jungle. Her brother trotted alongside with no shoes, and her pregnant mother carried the baby.

Where the need is greatest

Your support is a sign of hope, helping to meet both immediate and longer term needs, whether it’s by providing relief to communities affected by disease, disaster and conflict or teaching life-saving first aid skills to students.

A copy of your tax receipt will be sent through to you by email shortly.

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Giving regularly to where the need is greatest

By joining our community of regular donors you will be helping vulnerable people, across the street and around the world. Our regular donors make it possible for us to prepare for disasters and in times of emergency provide immediate humanitarian care to those who need it most.